[Confession Song] A Courageous Song for Those in Love & the Newest Love Songs

A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu 'A Melody Instead of a Bouquet' MV (Full Size)

Rather than an expensive bouquet or clever words, I want to express my love with a melody that contains my whole self.

This straightforward feeling from Shota Shimizu makes for a love song that truly strikes the heart.

If you’re struggling with how to convey your feelings to someone important, this song may gently speak on your behalf.

Released in October 2015 and featured as the theme song for the drama “Designer Baby,” it captured the hearts of many.

Its devoted love—singing that being loved by the other person is one’s reason for existence—gives a gentle push to those who listen.

A third of pure-hearted feelingsSIAM SHADE

One-Third of True Feelings – SIAM SHADE with Lyrics (Full)

This is SIAM SHADE’s biggest hit, by an artist whose distinctive singing voice resonates directly with listeners and who has also handled theme songs for hugely popular anime.

It’s a track that expresses overflowing feelings that can’t be fully conveyed no matter how many times you confess.

CRAZY FOR YOUKylee

“Crazy For You” (English Piano version) – Kylee

It was used in the “Nissen 2011 Autumn” commercial.

The lyrics were written by singer-songwriter Simon Isogai with Klyee in mind.

This sparkling song, like stars in the night sky, is a perfect cheer anthem for girls in love.

STEADYSPEED

04 STEADY

Released in 1996 as SPEED’s second single.

Chosen as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Itazura na Kiss,” it peaked at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, but went on to become a long-running hit and achieved million-seller status.

It’s a song that conveys the feelings of unrequited love—tinged with sadness—yet makes you feel that falling in love was fate.

Bud of LoveKōda Kumi

Koda Kumi / Bud of Love

Released in 2006 as Kumi Koda’s 31st single.

Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru,” it features adorable Kansai-dialect lyrics and overflows with the feelings of being in love—how just meeting eyes makes you happy and sets your heart racing.

It’s a song that perfectly captures a girl’s fluttering excitement.

I want you to tell me you love me.Oku Hanako

Hanako Oku – I Want You to Tell Me You Love Me (Anata ni suki to iwaretai – Oku Hanako)

The eighth single.

It’s a song about a woman who has fallen for someone who already has a partner.

It mixes the feelings of wavering between a lingering love she can’t let go of and the wish to stay just friends if confessing would mean they could no longer be together.

Peach-Colored Unrequited LoveMatsuura Aya

Aya Matsuura – ♡ Peach-Colored Unrequited Love ♡ [PV]

Released in 2002 as Aya Matsuura’s fifth single.

It was used in FT Shiseido’s “T’Issera” commercial and reached No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

When you have a crush, just meeting eyes can make your heart race and lift your spirits.

The lyrics, which portray a girl’s pure unrequited love, are incredibly cute.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to boost your courage and go confess your feelings.